1. Secondary Sources: Intro

2. Review of Primary Sources Primary Sources: source that is also your subject of study; the original words or ideas of a writer or researcher; “first-hand” information Examples: works of literature, speeches, letters, original research (experiments, surveys, interviews, etc.)

3. Secondary Sources Secondary Sources: sources written by others about primary materials or some other topic; “second-hand” information Examples: scholarly books and essays, periodical articles (newspapers, magazines, journals), reputable websites

4. Using Secondary Sources to “enlarge and refine” your ideas (Barnet, Bellanca, and Stubbs 108). Enlarge your ideas – Achieve a greater understanding of your topic and what others have to say about it – “interact[ing] with the scholarly community surrounding your topic” (IVCC Stylebook, “Documenting Sources”).

5. Refine your ideas – Make your essay more insightful and credible – “Without sources, the essay shows only your interpretation of the topic” (IVCC Stylebook, “Documenting Sources). – “to support your ideas” and to “show that other scholars share your perspective” (IVCC Stylebook, “Documenting Sources”).

6. Secondary Sources: Periodicals Published periodically (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) Newspapers Magazines Journals

7. Magazines Examples: Newsweek, Time, Sports Illustrated, People, etc. Coverage: General or specialized Authors: Staff or guest writers Readers: General public Purpose: Make a profit, inform, entertain Characteristics: Relatively short articles, frequent pictures, glossy cover Example

8. Journals (Peer-Reviewed) Examples: Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of the American Medical Association, The Novel, Southern Literary Journal, etc. Coverage: Specialized Authors: Professors, researchers, professionals Readers: Professional/academic community (including students) Purpose: Promote knowledge and scholarship Characteristics: Lengthy articles, evidence of substantial research Example

9. Essay 3 Secondary Source Requirements See Task #4 of the Essay 3 Assignment linked from the course page.

10. Practice Exercise 1.Review the sample literary outline. 2.Read the source provided. 3.Highlight passages that are relevant to the points on the sample outline. 4.In the margins of the article, note in which paragraph the passage would most likely be included (family, Armand, consequences).